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car max AR07

1.
CARMAX, INC. ANNUAL REPORT
Fiscal Year 2007

2.
Letter To Shareholders
We learn more and improve our systems each year, as we add to
our continually-expanding and industry-leading database of infor-
mation on used vehicles. We also continue to improve our whole-
sale vehicle auctions by increasing our operational efficiency and
expanding the services offered to dealer participants.
CAF income grew by 27% in fiscal 2007. CAF offers competi-
tive financing and thus provides qualifying customers with
a dependable financing option that is profitable and risk-
controlled for CarMax. For alternative financing, CarMax partners
with several strong third-party lenders. Most of these lenders pay
us a fixed fee per origination in return for loan portfolios that
we estimate are significantly less risky than their other auto
loan portfolios due to the straightforward way CarMax manages
Tom Folliard
financing and the meticulous reconditioning of our vehicles.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Our lenders benefit from the superior quality of our informa-
tion, which allows them to make better financing decisions.
Fiscal 2007 was an exceptionally strong year for CarMax.
We are very excited by our future growth opportunities. The
A number of factors contributed to our continued success last
vast size of our marketplace and our unique consumer offer
year, including steady improvement in our operational initia-
are just two of the elements that distinguish the CarMax
tives and increased traffic in our stores and on carmax.com.
growth story. Although we reported $7.5 billion in revenues in
As a result, we reported growth in sales and gross margins
fiscal 2007 and are the largest retailer of used cars in the
for both retail and wholesale vehicle sales, and CarMax Auto
United States, we still had only 77 used car superstores open
Finance (CAF).
at year end, and represented only about 2% of the estimated
In fiscal 2007, net income increased 48% on a sales increase
$290 billion market for 1- to 6- year-old used cars.
of 19%, which included 9% growth in comparable store used
We opened 10 stores in fiscal 2007, growing our store base
vehicle units. We believe our strong sales growth was fueled by
by 15%, consistent with our long-term objective of 15% to 20%
the combination of expanded CarMax brand awareness, which
annual store growth. We expect to open an additional 13 stores
drove more customers to our stores and our website, and con-
in fiscal 2008, a 17% store growth rate. This rate of growth
tinued excellent execution by our store teams. Sales were fur-
suggests that we could double our store base in the next five
ther supported by a number of marketing enhancements in our
years, and have consistent, sustainable growth over the next
Internet, television, and radio advertising, and by a variety of
decade. We believe this significant growth trajectory distin-
improvements to our website, carmax.com, all of which we will
guishes CarMax from most U.S. retailers.
continue to refine in fiscal 2008.
We are fortunate to currently have no similar-format, multi-
Better overall execution also helped improve our gross mar-
market competitors, but we will never be complacent. Concept
gins, which increased for all categories of vehicles — used, whole-
innovation, including ongoing analysis and operational initia-
sale, and new. Better execution can be best and most simply
tives, is an important focus for CarMax. We constantly look for
characterized as better vehicle buying, reconditioning, and selling.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
% Change Fiscal Years Ended February 28 or 29(1)
’06 to’07 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
(Dollars in millions except per share data)
Operating Results
Net sales and operating revenues 19% $7,465.7 $6,260.0 $5,260.3 $4,597.7 $3,969.9
Net earnings 48% $ 198.6 $ 134.2 $ 101.3 $ 109.6 $ 90.4
Diluted earnings per share 46% $ 0.92 $ 0.63 $ 0.48 $ 0.52 $ 0.43
Other Information
Cash provided by operating activities 16% $ 136.8 $ 117.5 $ 41.8 $ 141.4 $ 57.9
Used car superstores, at year-end 15% 77 67 58 49 40
(1)
All per share amounts have been adjusted for the effect of the 2-for-1 stock split in March 2007. We adopted SFAS 123R in fiscal 2007, applying the modified
retrospective method, and prior year amounts have been restated for the effect of the adoption.
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CarMax, Inc. is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. Our unique consumer offer
is structured around four core equities: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection;
high-quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During fiscal 2007, we retailed
337,021 used vehicles and sold 208,959 wholesale vehicles at our in-store auctions.
As of February 28, 2007, we operated 77 used car superstores in 36 markets.
ways to improve our processes and grow our market share, I also want to thank Austin Ligon, who retired as CEO last
which we believe is the best way to maintain our competitive year, for all his contributions to CarMax. Rick and Austin were
advantage. We utilized this kind of innovative analysis in instrumental in the original concept and creation of CarMax.
the development of our small At the same time, let me welcome our most recent addition
RETURN ON INVESTED
format stores and car buying to CarMax’s Board of Directors. Ed Grubb, retired executive
CAPITAL (Unleveraged)
centers, concepts that we are vice president and chief financial officer of Transamerica
12.7%
11.8%
11.6%
currently testing. Corporation, adds extensive retail, operational, and financial
10.6%
Most fundamental to our expertise to our board.
9.9%
past success, however, and I’d like to also take this opportunity to thank all of our
key to our future growth, are 13,700 associates for their hard work and dedication. I am
our associates. Our associate continually impressed by the consistent commitment to team-
selection process, ongoing work and customer service evidenced in every CarMax store,
development and training pro- from our very first in Richmond, Virginia, to our most recent
grams, and focus on associate store, opened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. And finally, I would
engagement benefit both the like to thank our other stakeholders — vendors, suppliers,
company and our associates. partners, and shareholders — for their role in supporting
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Engaged associates find personal fulfillment while also provid- CarMax and our ongoing quest for excellence.
ing the innovation that supports the company’s goals. For the
third year in a row, Fortune named CarMax to their “100 Best Sincerely,
Companies to Work For” list, a tribute in which we all take
great pride. Of the many aspects of CarMax that are unique
and that make us successful, our culture is perhaps the most
difficult for others to duplicate.
Tom Folliard
Before closing, let me express our appreciation and best
President and Chief Executive Officer
wishes to Rick Sharp, our chairman, who will retire in June. April 25, 2007
REVENUES NET EARNINGS COMPARABLE STORE USED
$7.47
337,021
USED UNIT SALES VEHICLES
(In billions) (In millions)
$198.6
SOLD
289,888
(Percentage change)
$6.26
253,168
$5.26
224,099
$134.2
$4.60
9
190,135
$3.97
8
$109.6
$101.3
$90.4
6
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We carefully select the
[LEFT]
vehicles we offer for retail sale,
excluding any with flood or
structural damage.
We were the first
[BELOW]
used vehicle retailer to offer a
large selection of high-quality
used vehicles at competitively
low, no-haggle prices
using a customer-friendly
sales process in an attractive,
modern sales facility.
For 14 years, we have revolutionized the used car industry. We have built
CUSTOMER
loyalty through integrity and have sustained it
by offering unbeatable value.

5.
We founded CarMax on the belief that an opportunity cars with flood or structural damage. For all our used retail
existed to address the unmet consumer need for integrity and vehicles, our thorough inspection and expert reconditioning
transparency in automotive retailing. Surveys indicated that result in a superior product.
few consumers trusted the high-pressure sales tactics of tra- We also offer straightforward financing. The sales associate
ditional auto retailers, especially for used vehicles. From the collects the customer’s credit information and electronically
start, we committed ourselves to the principle of integrity, submits a credit application to CarMax Auto Finance and a
and our brand name has become synonymous with an offer third-party finance company. Applications are automatically
consumers know they can trust. rerouted to additional third-party finance companies, if neces-
CarMax is more like a “big-box” retailer than a traditional sary. Financing offers are competitive and based on the
auto dealership. We offer pre-determined, no-haggle pricing lender’s assessment of credit risk. The customer sees
on all elements of the transaction; open, transparent, and each finance offer as it is made directly from the lender,
friendly customer service; and a huge selection of vehicles, and, where multiple offers exist, they may choose the one
each reconditioned to our high-quality standards. Similar to that best meets their needs. The CarMax associate receives
CarMax sales consultants
handle all facets of our
customers’ car-buying
experience including finding
the vehicles that best meet
their needs and the test drive.
Sales associate compensation
is based on a fixed dollar-
per-unit standard, which
aligns their interests with
those of the customer.
big-box retailers, our business is volume-driven. We enhance no commission on the finance process, which eliminates
our profitability by selling a high volume of cars per store and any incentive to steer customers toward one financing
leveraging our fixed expenses. option over another.
Integrity guides each step of our process. One sales con- Even those vehicles acquired through our appraisal
sultant handles all facets of the customer’s car-buying experi- process that don’t meet our retail standards are sold at
ence from start to finish. We compensate sales consultants on our wholesale auctions with their own measure of CarMax
a fixed dollar-per-vehicle standard that is not based on the price integrity. We disclose all known major defects and we
or the gross profit of the vehicle. This aligns associate and provide outstanding customer service in the form of an
customer interests, and removes the incentive to sell cus- exceptionally high 97% sales rate, access to an on-site
tomers a vehicle they don’t need. Our purchase of vehicles from third-party financing provider, a dealer perks program, and
our customers is not dependent on their buying a vehicle from vehicle transportation assistance.
CarMax; we’ll buy their car every time, whether or not they buy Integrity is fundamental to our company culture. Being
from us. Our buyers will independently appraise the customer’s known for integrity in our business practices and corporate
vehicle and make an offer based solely on the vehicle’s esti- culture helps us recruit and retain superior associates. Our
mated wholesale value and current market conditions. culture of integrity has resulted in the creation of a diverse
Customers also trust in the quality of the vehicles we sell. workforce that focuses on treating every associate and cus-
We are committed to stringent standards and do not retail tomer with respect.
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Unlike new vehicles, every used vehicle is unique based on We are in a unique position to add value to the consumer
age, mileage, condition, and options. This uniqueness offers offer by evaluating which vehicles to sell at retail and by recon-
CarMax the opportunity to add value. ditioning them to the highest standards in the industry. At the
We provide our associates with extensive training and same time, we enhance the value to our shareholders by main-
hands-on experience in buying, reconditioning, and selling taining the most advantageous inventory mix at each location
vehicles. In addition, since our inception in 1993, we have and by targeting the gross profit per unit that strikes the appro-
collected and maintained a variety of information on every priate balance between driving sales and improving profits.
vehicle that we have bought and sold, which gives us an Low, fixed prices, customer-friendly service, and trans-
unprecedented database of information on used vehicles. And, parency throughout the process of selling and buying a vehicle
because our unit sales volumes are so high compared with the are ways CarMax offers greater value. Customers view all per-
average dealer — each month we sell an average of 425 used tinent information along with their sales consultant, including
cars per store, compared with about 110 used and new cars financing alternatives; there are no “hand-offs” to finance or
for the average new car dealer — we believe we have a scale sales managers. Our easy financing process allows the cus-
and efficiency opportunity unmatched in automotive retail. tomer’s application to be electronically forwarded to multiple
Our extensive training
[FAR LEFT]
programs include classroom
and on-line training, as well
as formal mentoring.
Customers can search
[LEFT]
each store’s vehicle inventory
and print detailed vehicle spec
sheets using our in-store
information kiosks.
lenders for evaluation and often results in competitive financ-
STORE EXPANSION
ing alternatives. Not only does this promote complete trans-
(Number of used car superstores at fiscal year end)
parency, but it assures the customer that the finance offers
77
are coming directly from the lenders, with no modification by
67
CarMax associates.
58
CarMax builds transparency into our consumer offer in
49
other ways, as well. For example, our appraisal offers are
40
35
33 33 good for 7 days. We offer our customers a 5-day, money-back
29
guarantee, a minimum 30-day limited warranty, and a free
18
3-day payoff option for all loans originated at our stores.
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4 By focusing on used cars, we are not limited by the fran-
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chise laws and manufacturer restrictions that restrain organic
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growth opportunities for franchised auto retailers. At the end
of fiscal 2007, we had 77 used car superstores located in
36 markets, covering roughly 40% of the U.S. population. We
Since opening our first store in September 1993,
we have grown our store base at a compound annual rate believe that the combination of continued geographic expan-
of approximately 40% and in the process have become
sion, together with market share gains in our current markets,
the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles.
will fuel our growth for years to come.
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Our average superstore
[LEFT]
has an inventory of between
300 and 400 vehicles for sale,
many times the number of used
vehicles at most competitors.
Our sales consultants play
[BELOW]
a significant role in ensuring a
customer-friendly sales process.
Our “no-haggle” pricing and our
commission structure allow our
sales consultants to focus solely
on meeting customer needs.
We retain our position as market leader and optimize our
efficiency by combining state-of-the-art technology and the
dedication of our hard-working, skilled
ASSOCIATES

9.
CarMax’s ultimate goal is to have the right vehicle in the right CarMax longer, which reduces the cost of turnover. Engaged
place at the right time at the right price. Superior, proprietary associates also help us target waste reduction and improve
systems, our extensive database of vehicle information, and our our processes.
team of skilled buyers help us to optimize our inventory selec- Greater efficiency at our auctions continues to attract more
tion and inventory turns. CarMax buyers have online access to dealers and contributes to the increase in our wholesale
cost and sales information on our current inventory and recent margins. We continue to focus on increasing the speed and
sales. They also have a variety of wholesale industry information consistency of our auctions, as well as expanding the services
to assist them in determining the appropriate amount to offer for offered to dealers. In fiscal 2007, we upgraded our CarMax
both in-store appraisals and auction purchases. In addition, our auctions website, expanding the available vehicle data and add-
high volume of purchases provides our buyers an experience ing new search and alert features. We also expanded our free
advantage compared with other used car retailers — approxi- vehicle history service to include all our wholesale vehicles, and
mately half of our 800+ person buying team have each appraised we added a third-party financing provider to all our auctions.
more than 5,000 vehicles, and more than 20% have appraised in We also continue to improve our vehicle delivery methods
excess of 10,000 vehicles. Our inventory management systems and the associated costs, including the use of our own
More than half the cars
[FAR LEFT]
we retail are purchased directly
from consumers, an excellent
source of quality, high-demand
vehicles. We have a team of
approximately 800 skilled
buyers who are the backbone
of our inventory system.
Vehicle reconditioning
[LEFT]
is a critical function that
supports our used vehicle
retail sales.
also allow us to ensure our inventory selection is tailored to the transport vehicles on some routes. Transferring vehicles at
buying preferences at each store, and they help us respond the request of our customers adds efficiency to the car-buying
faster and more effectively to changes in the wholesale vehicle process. Any customer at any store has access to our nation-
market, economic conditions, and/or customer demand. wide used vehicle inventory. More than 20% of our used
We carefully monitor the business environment and provide vehicle sales result from customer-requested transfers.
our store teams with the information that allows them to quickly Our website, carmax.com, boasts more than 25,000 vehicles
respond. We have developed a superior inventory management and it allows our customers to search makes and models in a
and pricing system that allows us to make the systematic variety of ways. It has become the central feature of our sales
pricing adjustments necessary to optimize inventory turnover and marketing program and is the most efficient way for our
and help maintain targeted gross profit dollars per unit. customers to shop for a vehicle. More than 4 million customers
CarMax has increased profitability over time because we currently visit our website every month and approximately 70%
are committed to continuous improvement in every aspect of of our in-store customers visit the site before coming to the
our business. We have increased our stores’ efficiency and store, and we expect these statistics to continue to increase
throughput over time by focusing on the most efficient and over time. Our ongoing improvements to the website, including
effective use of available space. This has allowed us to buy, enhancements that we made this year to the vehicle photo-
recondition, and sell more vehicles through a smaller infra- graphs that accompany each online vehicle description, give
structure, providing a substantial offset to inflation in real the customer more of the information they need before ever
estate and construction costs. arriving at our store. Ultimately, our goal for the website is to
CarMax is committed to improving associate engagement replicate the in-store experience of our customers and serve
for a variety of reasons. Engaged associates remain with as a leading site for vehicle-related information.
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Our unique company culture and the
DEDICATION
of our associates are what truly set CarMax apart.
Dedication to our customers. as providing matching grants for time our associates spend
Outstanding customer service is one of CarMax’s founding volunteering — either on their own or through team-building
principles. Many of our associates demonstrate commitment activities with other associates. In fiscal 2007, CarMax asso-
to customers that goes well beyond our own high standards. ciates nationwide
We celebrate these special associates with our Above & came together in
Beyond award program. Their stories of care and concern are New Orleans for the
what help us identify our monthly winners, who receive com- largest coordinated
pany-wide recognition. volunteer effort in
our history. Nearly
Dedication to our communities.
400 associates par-
We established The CarMax Foundation in 2003 as a means
ticipated in a day-
of contributing to the communities where we live and work.
long project hosted
During fiscal 2007, CarMax funded the Foundation with $3 mil-
by Habitat for
lion, which the Foundation utilizes to make grants directed
Humanity for victims
at three primary areas. At the national level, we support
of Hurricane Katrina.
organizations promoting driver and passenger safety, including
Not only did the asso-
Mothers Against Drunk Driving; Driver’s Edge, a young driver
ciates donate almost
education program; and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies,
3,200 hours to the
CarMax associates help rebuild homes in
New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity. rebuilding effort, but
the Foundation also
made a matching contribution for these volunteer hours.
Dedication to making CarMax a great place to work.
At the core of our culture is a dedication to maintaining an
enthusiastic, down-to-earth atmosphere where every associate
and customer is treated with respect. We believe that our
inclusion on the Fortune “100 Best Places to Work For” list for
the third consecutive year is recognition of the success of our
culture. However, we’re not content to rest on our laurels.
While we’re proud of the culture we’ve created, we constantly
CarMax volunteers at the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
look for opportunities for improvement. With the assistance of
the Gallup organization, we’ve instituted an annual associate
which promotes booster seat safety. At our hometown level, engagement benchmarking process, and we’ve set an ambi-
we support a variety of organizations focused on education tious goal to achieve world-class associate engagement, as
and youth development. And at the local level, the Foundation defined by the Gallup organization, within the next five years.
helps our associates give back to their communities through a Engaged associates find personal fulfillment in their jobs and
matching gifts program. It matches cash contributions made build success not only for themselves, but for CarMax and
by our associates to qualifying charitable organizations as well our shareholders.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
⌧ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 1-31420
CARMAX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA 54-1821055
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23238
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 747-0422
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.50 New York Stock Exchange
Rights to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock, New York Stock Exchange
par value $20.00
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities
Act.
Yes ⌧ No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the
Act.
No ⌧
Yes

12.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ⌧ No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained
herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ⌧
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated
filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check
one):
Large accelerated filer ⌧ Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
No ⌧
Yes
The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates as of August 31, 2006,
computed by reference to the closing price of the registrant’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on
that date, was $4.0 billion.
On March 31, 2007, there were 216,045,438 outstanding shares of CarMax, Inc. common stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the CarMax, Inc. Notice of 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement are incorporated
by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.
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14.
PART I
In this document, “we,” “our,” “us,” “CarMax,” and “the company” refer to CarMax, Inc. and its wholly owned
subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.
FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K and, in particular, the description of our business set forth in Item 1 and our
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set forth in Item 7 contain
a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding:
• Our projected future sales growth, comparable store unit sales growth, earnings, and earnings per
share.
• Our expected future expenditures, cash needs, and financing sources.
• The projected number, timing, and cost of new store openings.
• Our sales and marketing plans.
• Our assessment of the potential outcome and financial impact of litigation and the potential impact of
unasserted claims.
• Our assessment of competitors and potential competitors.
• Our assessment of the effect of recent legislation and accounting pronouncements.
In addition, any statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this report that are not statements of
historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements
by use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,”
“should,” “will,” and other similar expressions, whether in the negative or affirmative. We cannot guarantee that we
will achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements. There are a number
of important risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by
our forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those set forth in Item 1A
under the heading “Risk Factors.” We caution investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements as these statements speak only as of the date when made. We undertake no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements made in this report.
Item 1. Business.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
CarMax Background. CarMax, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1996.
CarMax, Inc. is a holding company and our operations are conducted through our subsidiaries. Our home office is
located at 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Va.
Under the ownership of Circuit City Stores, Inc. (“Circuit City”), we began operations in 1993 with the opening of
our first CarMax superstore in Richmond, Va. In 1997, Circuit City completed the initial public offering of a
tracking stock, Circuit City Stores, Inc.–CarMax Group common stock, which was intended to track separately the
performance of the CarMax operations. On October 1, 2002, the CarMax business was separated from Circuit City
through a tax-free transaction, becoming an independent, separately traded public company.
CarMax Business. We are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, based on the 337,021 used vehicles we retailed
during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007. As of the end of fiscal 2007, we operated 77 used car superstores in
36 metropolitan markets. In addition, we sold 208,959 wholesale vehicles in fiscal 2007 through our on-site
auctions.
We were the first used vehicle retailer to offer a large selection of high quality used vehicles at competitively low,
fixed prices using a customer-friendly sales process in an attractive, modern sales facility. The CarMax consumer
offer provides our customers the opportunity to shop for vehicles the same way they shop for items at other “big-
box” retailers, and it is structured around four core equities: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection; high quality;
and customer-friendly service. Our strategy is to better serve the auto retailing market by addressing the major
sources of customer dissatisfaction with traditional auto retailers and to maximize operating efficiencies through the
use of standardized operating procedures and store formats enhanced by sophisticated, proprietary management
information systems.
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We purchase, recondition, and sell used vehicles. All of the used vehicles we retail are thoroughly reconditioned to
meet high mechanical, electrical, safety, and cosmetic standards, and each vehicle must pass a comprehensive
inspection before being offered for sale. Approximately 85% of the used vehicles we retail are one to six years old
with fewer than 60,000 miles. We also offer a selection of used vehicles at each superstore that are more than six
years old or have more than 60,000 miles, but which meet similar quality standards.
We also sell new vehicles at seven locations under franchise agreements with four new car manufacturers. In fiscal
2007, new vehicles comprised 5% of our total retail vehicle unit sales. As planned, new car sales have become a
smaller part of our business mix over the past several fiscal years as we have divested 14 new car franchises while
aggressively growing our used car business. We may divest additional new car franchises in the future.
We provide our customers with a full range of related products and services, including the financing of vehicle
purchases through CarMax Auto Finance (“CAF”), our own finance operation, and third-party lenders; the sale of
extended service plans and accessories; the appraisal and purchase of vehicles directly from consumers; and vehicle
repair service.
The CarMax consumer offer enables customers to evaluate separately each component of the sales process and to
make informed decisions based on comprehensive information about the options, terms, and associated prices of
each component. The customer can accept or decline any individual element of the offer without affecting the price
or terms of any other component of the offer. Our “no-haggle” pricing and our commission structure, which is
based on a fixed dollars-per-unit standard, allow our sales consultants to focus solely on meeting customer needs.
We have separated the practice of trading in a used vehicle in conjunction with the purchase of another vehicle into
two distinct and independent transactions. We will appraise a consumer’s vehicle and make an offer to buy that
vehicle regardless of whether the owner is purchasing a vehicle from us. We acquire the majority of our retail used
vehicle inventory through this unique in-store appraisal process. We also acquire a significant portion of our used
vehicle inventory through wholesale auctions and, to a lesser extent, directly from other sources, including
wholesalers, dealers, and fleet owners. Those vehicles purchased through our in-store appraisal process that do not
meet our retail standards are sold at on-site wholesale auctions.
Our inventory management and pricing system tracks each vehicle throughout the sales process. Using the
information provided by this system, and applying sophisticated statistical modeling techniques, we are able to
optimize our inventory mix, anticipate future inventory needs at each store, evaluate sales consultant and buyer
performance, and refine our vehicle pricing strategy. Because of the pricing discipline afforded by the inventory
management and pricing system, more than 99% of the entire used car inventory offered at retail is sold at retail.
Industry and Competition. With calendar year 2006 sales of approximately $340 billion, used vehicles comprise
nearly half of the U.S. auto retail market, the largest retail segment of the economy. In calendar 2006, there were an
estimated 42.6 million used vehicles sold in the U.S. compared with approximately 16.6 million new vehicles. Our
primary focus, late-model vehicles that are 1 to 6 years old, are estimated at approximately $290 billion in annual
sales and 20 million units per year.
The U.S. used car marketplace is highly fragmented and competitive and includes approximately 21,800 franchised
new car dealers and 44,000 independent dealers, as well as millions of private individuals. Our primary competitors
are the franchised new car dealers, who sell the majority of late-model used vehicles. Independent dealers
predominantly sell older, higher mileage cars than we do. In both the used and new vehicle markets, we seek to
distinguish ourselves from traditional dealerships through our consumer offer, sales approach, and other innovative
operating strategies.
We believe that our principal competitive factors in used vehicle retailing are our ability to provide a high degree of
customer satisfaction with the car-buying experience; our competitively low prices; our breadth of selection of the
most popular makes and models available both on site and via our website, carmax.com; the quality of our vehicles;
our proprietary information systems; and the location of our retail stores. Upon request by a customer, we will
transfer virtually any used vehicle in our nationwide inventory to a local superstore. Transfers are free within a
market; longer distance transfers include a charge to cover transportation costs. In fiscal 2007, more than 20% of
our vehicles sold were transferred at customer request. Our Certified Quality Inspection assures that every vehicle
we offer for sale meets stringent mechanical, electrical, and safety standards. We back every vehicle with a 5-day,
money-back guarantee, and at least a 30-day limited warranty. Other competitive factors include our ability to offer
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or arrange customer financing on competitive terms and the comprehensiveness and cost of the extended service
plans we offer. We believe that we are competitive in all of these areas and that we enjoy advantages over
competitors that employ traditional high-pressure, negotiation-oriented sales techniques.
Our sales consultants play a significant role in ensuring a customer-friendly sales process. A sales consultant is paid
a commission based on a fixed dollars-per-unit standard, thereby earning the same dollar sales commission
regardless of the price or gross margin on the vehicle being sold. The sales consultant receives no commission on
the finance process. This ensures that the sales consultant’s primary objective is helping customers find the right
vehicles for their needs at prices they can afford. In contrast, sales and finance personnel at traditional dealerships
often receive higher commissions for negotiating higher prices and for steering customers toward vehicles with
higher gross margins.
In the new vehicle market, we compete with other franchised dealers offering vehicles produced by the same or
other manufacturers. Historically, the new vehicle market has been served primarily by dealerships employing
traditional automotive selling methods. We believe our customer-friendly, low-pressure sales methods are points of
competitive differentiation.
Marketing and Advertising. Our marketing strategies are focused on developing awareness of the advantages of
shopping at our stores and on attracting customers who are already considering buying or selling a vehicle. We use
market awareness and customer satisfaction surveys to help tailor our marketing efforts to the purchasing habits and
preferences of customers in each market area. Our marketing strategies are implemented primarily through
television and radio broadcasts, carmax.com, the Internet, and newspaper advertising. Television and radio
broadcast advertisements are designed to build consumer awareness of the CarMax name, carmax.com, and key
components of the CarMax offer. Newspaper advertisements promote our broad selection of vehicles and price
competitiveness, targeting consumers with immediate purchase intentions. Broadcast, Internet, and newspaper
advertisements are designed to drive customers to our stores and to carmax.com.
The media landscape is changing rapidly and we are changing our marketing programs in response. We are
customizing our marketing program based on awareness levels in each market. In selected markets, we have
expanded our use of Internet-based advertising while curtailing our use of newspaper advertising. We are building
awareness and driving traffic to our stores and carmax.com by listing every retail vehicle on both AutoTrader.com
and cars.com. Through their syndicated networks, AutoTrader.com and cars.com vehicle listings appear on sites
that we believe are visited by a majority of late model used vehicle buyers who use the Internet in their shopping
process. Our advertising on the Internet also includes banner and key-word advertisements on search engines, such
as Google and Yahoo!
Our website, carmax.com, is a marketing tool for communicating the CarMax consumer offer in detail, a
sophisticated search engine for finding the right vehicle, and a sales channel for customers who prefer to complete a
part of the shopping and sales process online. The website offers complete inventory and pricing search capabilities.
Information on the more than 25,000 cars available in our nationwide inventory is updated daily. Carmax.com
includes detailed information, such as vehicle photos, prices, features, specifications, and store locations, as well as
sorting and comparison features that allow consumers to easily compare vehicles. The site also includes features
such as detailed vehicle reviews, payment calculators, and an option to estimate trade-in values via a link with
Kelley Blue Book. Customers can contact sales consultants online via carmax.com, by telephone, or by fax.
Customers can work with these sales consultants from the comfort of home, including applying for financing, and
need to visit the store only to sign the paperwork and pick up their vehicle.
Suppliers for Used Vehicles. We acquire our used vehicle inventory directly from consumers through our unique
in-store appraisal process and through other sources, including local and regional auctions, wholesalers, franchised
and independent dealers, and fleet owners, such as leasing companies and rental companies. In calendar 2006,
approximately 22 million used vehicles were remarketed in the U.S., of which nearly 10 million were sold at
wholesale auction.
The majority of our used vehicle inventory is acquired directly from consumers through our appraisal process. The
most popular makes and models are more readily available directly from consumers than from other sources. This
buying strategy also helps provide an inventory of makes and models that reflects the tastes of each market. In May
2006, we began testing a stand-alone car buying center in the Atlanta market. Our goal for the car buying center is
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to increase appraisal traffic and generate incremental vehicle purchases from individual consumers. We plan to
expand this test by opening three additional car buying centers in fiscal 2008.
We have replaced the traditional “trade-in” transaction with a process in which a CarMax-trained buyer appraises
the vehicle and provides the vehicle’s owner with a written, guaranteed offer that is good for 7 days. An appraisal is
available to every customer free of charge, whether or not the individual purchases a vehicle from us. Based on
their age, mileage, or condition, fewer than half of the vehicles acquired through this in-store appraisal process meet
our high quality retail standards. Those vehicles that do not meet our retail standards are sold at our on-site
wholesale auctions.
The inventory purchasing function is primarily performed at the store level and is the responsibility of the buyers,
who handle both on-site appraisals and off-site auction purchases. Our buyers evaluate all used vehicles on the basis
of their estimated wholesale value and reconditioning costs, and, for off-site purchases, cost of delivery to the store
where they will be reconditioned. To decide which inventory to purchase at off-site auctions, our buyers, in
collaboration with our home office staff, rely on the extensive inventory and sales trend data available through the
CarMax information system. Our inventory and pricing models help the buyers tailor inventories to the buying
preferences at each superstore, recommend pricing adjustments, and optimize inventory turnover to help maintain
gross margin dollars per unit.
Based on consumer acceptance of the in-store appraisal process at existing CarMax stores, our experience and
success to date in acquiring vehicles from auctions and other sources, and the large size of the U.S. auction market
relative to our needs, we believe that our sources of used vehicles will continue to be sufficient to meet current needs
and to support planned expansion.
Suppliers for New Vehicles. Our new car operations are governed by the terms of the sales, service, and dealer
agreements with DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Nissan, and Toyota. Among other things, these agreements
generally impose operating requirements and restrictions, including inventory levels, working capital, monthly
financial reporting, signage, and cooperation with marketing strategies. A manufacturer may terminate a dealer
agreement under certain circumstances, including a change in ownership without prior manufacturer approval,
failure to maintain adequate customer satisfaction ratings, or a material breach of other provisions of the agreement.
In addition to selling new vehicles using our low, no-haggle price strategy, the franchise and dealer agreements
generally allow us to perform warranty work on these vehicles and sell related parts and services within a specified
market area. Designation of specified market areas generally does not guarantee exclusivity within a specified
territory.
Seasonality. Our business is seasonal. Most of our superstores experience their strongest traffic and sales in the
spring and summer quarters. Sales are typically lowest in the fall quarter, which coincides with the new vehicle
model-year-changeover period. In the fall, the new model year introductions and discounts on model year closeouts
generally can cause rapid depreciation in used car pricing, particularly for late-model used cars. Customer traffic
also tends to slow in the fall as the weather gets colder and as customers shift their spending priorities toward
holiday-related expenditures. Seasonal patterns for car buying and selling may vary in different parts of the country
and, as we expand geographically, these differences could have an effect on the overall seasonal pattern of our
results.
Products and Services
Merchandising. We offer our customers a broad selection of makes and models of used vehicles, including both
domestic and imported vehicles, at competitive prices. Our used car selection covers popular brands from
manufacturers such as DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen and luxury brands such as Acura, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, and Mercedes. Our
primary focus is vehicles that are 1 to 6 years old, have fewer than 60,000 miles, and generally range in price from
$11,500 to $30,000. For the more cost-conscious consumer, we also offer used cars that are more than 6 years old
or have 60,000 miles or more and that generally range in price from $8,000 to $22,000.
We have implemented an everyday low-price strategy under which we set no-haggle prices on both our used and
new vehicles. We believe that our pricing is competitive with the best-negotiated prices in the market. Prices on all
vehicles are clearly displayed on each vehicle’s information sticker; on carmax.com, AutoTrader.com, and cars.com;
and, where applicable, in our newspaper advertising. We extend our no-haggle philosophy to every component of
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the vehicle transaction, including vehicle appraisal offers, financing rates, accessories, extended service plan pricing,
and vehicle documentation fees.
Reconditioning and Service. An integral part of our used car consumer offer is the reconditioning process. This
process includes a comprehensive, Certified Quality Inspection of the engine and all major systems, including
cooling, fuel, drivetrain, transmission, electronics, suspension, brakes, steering, air conditioning, and other
equipment, as well as the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Based on this quality inspection, we determine the
reconditioning necessary to bring the vehicle up to our high quality standards. Our service technicians complete
vehicle inspections. We perform most routine mechanical and minor body repairs in-house; however, for some
reconditioning services, we engage third parties specializing in those services. Over the past several years, we have
performed an increasing percentage of reconditioning services in-house, and, based on the cost savings realized, we
expect this trend to continue. Satellite superstores depend upon nearby mega or standard superstores for
reconditioning, which increases efficiency and reduces overhead.
All CarMax used car locations provide vehicle repair service including repairs of vehicles covered by our extended
service plans. We also provide factory-authorized service at all new car franchises. We have developed systems
and procedures that are intended to ensure that our retail repair service is conducted in the same customer-friendly
and efficient manner as our other operations.
We believe that the efficiency of our reconditioning and service operations is enhanced by our modern facilities, a
technician mentoring process, and our information systems. The mentoring process and compensation programs are
designed to increase the productivity of technicians, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and achieve high-
quality repairs. Our information systems provide the ability to track repair history and enable trend analysis, which
serves as guidance for our continuous improvement efforts.
Wholesale Auctions. Vehicles purchased through our in-store appraisal process that do not meet our retail standards
are sold at on-site wholesale auctions. At February 28, 2007, wholesale auctions were conducted at 46 of our 77
superstores. Auctions are generally not held at satellite superstores. Auctions are held on a weekly, bi-weekly, or
monthly basis. Auction frequency at a given superstore is determined by the number of vehicles to be auctioned,
which depends on the number of stores and the market awareness of the company and our in-store appraisal offer in
that market. The typical wholesale vehicle is approximately 10 years old and has more than 100,000 miles.
Participation in our wholesale auctions is restricted to licensed automobile dealers, the majority of whom are
independent dealers. To participate in a CarMax auction, dealers must register with our centralized auction support
group, at which time we determine the purchase limit available to each dealer. We make conditional announcements
on each vehicle, including those for vehicles with major mechanical issues, possible frame or flood damage, branded
titles, salvage history, and unknown true mileage. Professional, licensed auctioneers conduct our auctions. These
policies result in an auction sales rate that is generally between 95% and 100%. Dealers pay a fee to the company
based on the sales price of the vehicles they purchase.
Customer Credit. We offer our customers a wide range of financing alternatives, which we believe enhances the
CarMax consumer offer. Before the effect of 3-day payoffs and vehicle returns, CAF financed more than 40% of
our used vehicle unit sales in fiscal 2007. Customer credit applications are initially reviewed by CAF, and may also
be reviewed by Bank of America. Customers who are not approved by either CAF or Bank of America are
evaluated by our core, second-tier finance partners, including AmeriCredit Financial Services, Capital One Auto
Finance, CitiFinancial Auto, and Wells Fargo Auto Finance. Customers who are not approved by any of these
finance partners are evaluated by our third-tier lenders, which include Triad Financial and Drive Financial Services
(“Drive”). Having a wide array of lenders not only expands the choices for our customers, but also increases
discrete approvals. To this end, we have tested and will continue to test other third-party finance companies.
Customers applying for financing provide credit information that is electronically submitted by sales consultants
through our proprietary information system. Responses from CAF and Bank of America are generally received in
less than five minutes. The vehicle financings, or loans, are retail installment contracts secured by the vehicles
financed. We have no recourse liability on retail installment contracts arranged with third-party finance companies.
Customers are permitted to refinance or pay off their loans within three business days of a purchase without
incurring any finance or related charges. Our arrangements with our primary and second tier third-party finance
companies generally provide for payment of a fee to CarMax at the time of financing, provided the loan is not paid
in full within 90 days. Drive Financial Services purchases customer loans at a discount.
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Extended Service Plan Sales. At the time of the sale, we offer the customer an extended service plan. We sell these
plans on behalf of unrelated third parties that are the primary obligors. Under the third-party service plan programs,
we have no contractual liability to the customer. The extended service plans have terms of coverage from 12 to 72
months, depending on the vehicle age and make. We offer these extended service plans at low, fixed prices, which
are based primarily on the repair record of the vehicle and the length of coverage selected. All extended service
plans that we sell (other than manufacturers’ warranties) have been designed to our specifications and are
administered by the third parties through private-label arrangements under which we receive a commission from the
administrator at the time the extended service plan is sold. In fiscal 2007, more than half of the customers
purchasing a used vehicle from CarMax also purchased an extended service plan.
Our extended service plan customers have access to our vehicle repair service at each CarMax store and to the third-
party administrators’ nationwide network of approximately 14,000 independent service providers. We believe that
the quality of the services provided by this network, as well as the broad scope of our extended service plans, helps
promote customer satisfaction and loyalty, and thus increases the likelihood of repeat and referral business.
Systems
Our stores are supported by an advanced information system that improves the customer experience while providing
tightly integrated automation of all operating functions. Using in-store information kiosks, customers can search
each store’s vehicle inventory and print a detailed listing for any vehicle, which includes the vehicle’s features and
specifications, and a map showing its specific location on the display lot. Our inventory management system tracks
every vehicle through its life from purchase through reconditioning and test-drives to ultimate sale. Bar codes are
placed on each vehicle and on each parking space on the display lot, and all vehicle bar codes are scanned daily as a
loss prevention measure. Test drive information is captured on every vehicle using radio frequency identification
devices, linking the specific vehicle and the sales consultant. We also capture data on vehicles we wholesale, which
helps us track market pricing. An online finance application process and computer-assisted document preparation
ensure rapid completion of the sales transaction. Behind the scenes, our proprietary store technology provides our
management with real-time information about every aspect of store operations, such as inventory management,
pricing, vehicle transfers, wholesale auctions, and sales consultant productivity.
Our inventory management and pricing system allows us to buy the mix of makes, models, age, mileage, and price
points tailored to customer buying preferences at each superstore. This system also generates recommended retail
price markdowns for specific vehicles based on complex algorithms that take into account factors including sales
history, consumer interest, and seasonal patterns. We believe this systematic approach to vehicle pricing allows us
to optimize inventory turns, which minimizes the depreciation risk inherent in used cars and helps us to achieve our
targeted gross profit dollars per unit.
In addition to inventory management, our Electronic Repair Order system (“ERO”) is used by the service
department to sequence reconditioning procedures. ERO provides information that helps increase quality and
reduce costs, which further enhances our customer service and profitability.
Through our centralized systems, we are able to immediately integrate new stores into our store network, allowing
the new stores to rapidly achieve operating efficiency. We continue to enhance and refine our information systems,
which we believe to be a core competitive advantage. The design of our information systems incorporates off-site
backups, redundant processing, and other measures to reduce the risk of significant data loss in the event of an
emergency or disaster.
Associates
On February 28, 2007, we had a total of 13,736 employees, including 10,394 hourly and salaried associates and
3,342 sales associates, who worked on a commission basis. Sales associates include both full-time and part-time
employees. We employ additional associates during peak selling seasons. At February 28, 2007, our location
general managers averaged more than 8 years of CarMax experience, in addition to prior retail management
experience. Management believes that the company maintains good employee relations. No CarMax associate is
subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
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Training. We place special emphasis on attracting, developing, and retaining qualified associates and believe that
our favorable working conditions and compensation programs allow us to attract and retain highly qualified
individuals in each market that we enter. We accomplish this partly through our commitment to provide exceptional
training to associates. Store associates receive structured, self-paced training programs that introduce them to
company policies and their specific job responsibilities through KMX University – our proprietary intranet-based
testing and tracking system. KMX University is comprised of customized applications hosted within a learning
management system that allow us to author, deliver, and track training events, and to measure associate competency
before and after training. Most new store associates are also assigned mentors who provide on-the-job guidance and
support.
We also provide comprehensive, facilitated classroom training courses to sales consultants, buyers, automotive
technicians, and managers. All sales consultants receive extensive customer service training both initially and on an
ongoing basis. Buyers-in-training undergo a 6– to 18–month apprenticeship under the supervision of experienced
buyers, and they generally will assist with the appraisal of more than one thousand cars before making their first
independent purchase. We utilize a mix of internal and external technical training programs in an effort to provide a
stable future supply of qualified technicians. Reconditioning and mechanical technicians attend in-house training
and vendor-sponsored training programs designed to develop their skills in performing repairs on the diverse makes
and models of vehicles we sell. Technicians at our new car franchises also attend manufacturer-sponsored training
programs to stay abreast of current diagnostic, repair, and maintenance techniques for those manufacturers’ vehicles.
Additionally, our management-training program includes rotations through each functional area. We open new
stores with an experienced management team drawn from existing stores.
Laws and Regulations
Vehicle Dealer and Other Laws and Regulations. We operate in a highly regulated industry. In every state in
which we operate, we must obtain various licenses and permits in order to conduct business, including dealer,
service, sales, and finance licenses issued by state and certain local regulatory authorities. A wide range of federal,
state, and local laws and regulations govern the manner in which we conduct business, including advertising, sales,
financing, and employment practices. These laws include consumer protection laws, privacy laws, anti-money
laundering laws, and state franchise laws, as well as other laws and regulations applicable to new and used motor
vehicle dealers. These laws also include federal and state wage-hour, anti-discrimination, and other employment
practices laws. Our financing activities with customers are subject to federal truth-in-lending, consumer leasing, and
equal credit opportunity laws and regulations, as well as state and local motor vehicle finance laws, installment
finance laws, and usury laws.
Claims arising out of actual or alleged violations of law may be asserted against us by individuals or governmental
authorities and may expose us to significant damages or other penalties, including revocation or suspension of
licenses necessary to conduct business and fines.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Laws and Regulations. We are subject to a variety of federal, state, and local
laws and requirements that regulate the environment and public health and safety. Our business involves the use,
handling, and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances, including motor oil, gasoline, transmission fluid, solvents,
lubricants, and other materials. We are subject to compliance with governmental and environmental regulations
concerning the past and current operation and/or removal of aboveground and underground storage tanks containing
these and other substances.
AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and proxy
statements on Schedule 14A, as well as any amendments to those reports, are available without charge through our
website, carmax.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after filing or furnishing the material to the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The contents of our website are not, however, part of this report.
In addition, our Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct, as well as the charters of the Audit
Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee, and Compensation and Personnel Committee, are available to
shareholders and the public through the “Corporate Governance” link of our investor information home page at
investor.carmax.com. Printed copies of these documents are available to any shareholder, without charge, upon
written request to our corporate secretary at the address set forth on the cover page of this report. Any changes to
these documents or waivers of the Code of Conduct are promptly disclosed on our website.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
We are subject to various risks, including the risks described below. Our business, operating results, and financial
condition could be materially and adversely affected by any of these risks. Additional risks not presently known or
that we currently deem immaterial may also impair the business and our operations.
Economic Conditions. In the normal course of business, we are subject to changes in general or regional U.S.
economic conditions, including, but not limited to, consumer credit availability, consumer credit delinquency and
loss rates, interest rates, gasoline prices, inflation, personal discretionary spending levels, and consumer sentiment
about the economy in general. Any significant changes in economic conditions could adversely affect consumer
demand and/or increase costs resulting in lower profitability for the company.
Competition. Automotive retailing is a highly competitive business. Our competition includes publicly and
privately owned franchised new car dealers and independent dealers, as well as millions of private individuals. Our
competitors may sell the same or similar makes of vehicles that we offer in the same or similar markets at
competitive prices. Further, new entrants to the market could result in increased acquisition costs for used vehicles
and lower-than-expected vehicle sales and margins. CAF is subject to competition from various financial
institutions. Additionally, competition on vehicle sales and related financing is increasing, as these products are
now being marketed and sold over the Internet. Customers are increasingly using the Internet to compare pricing for
cars and related financing, which may further reduce our profitability.
Retail Prices. Any significant changes in retail prices for used and new vehicles could reduce our sales and
margins. If any of our competitors seek to gain or retain market share by reducing prices for used or new vehicles,
we would likely reduce our prices in order to remain competitive, which could result in a decrease in our sales and
profitability and require a change in our operating strategies.
Inventory. A reduction in the availability or access to sources of inventory would adversely affect our business. A
failure to adjust appraisal offers to stay in line with the broader market trade-in offer trends, or a failure to recognize
those trends, could negatively impact our ability to acquire inventory. Should we develop excess inventory, the
inability to liquidate the excess inventory at prices that allow us to meet margin targets or to recover our costs would
adversely affect our profitability.
Real Estate. The inability to acquire suitable real estate at favorable terms could limit the expansion of our store
base and could have a material adverse affect on our future operating results.
Management and Workforce. Our success depends upon the continued contributions of our store, region, and
corporate management teams. Consequently, the loss of the services of key employees could have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, we will need to hire additional personnel as we open new
stores. The market for qualified employees in the industry and in the regions in which we operate is highly
competitive and may result in increased labor costs during periods of low unemployment.
Information Systems. Our business is dependent upon the efficient operation of our information systems. In
particular, we rely on our information systems to effectively manage sales, inventory, consumer financing, and
customer information. The failure of these systems to perform as designed or the failure to maintain and continually
enhance or protect the integrity of these systems could disrupt our business, impact sales and profitability, or expose
us to customer or third-party claims.
Capital. Changes in the availability or cost of capital and working capital financing, including the availability of
long-term financing to support our geographic expansion and the availability of securitization financing, could
adversely affect growth and operating strategies. Further, our current credit facility and certain securitization and
sale-leaseback agreements contain covenants and/or performance triggers. Any failure to comply with these
covenants and/or performance triggers could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Weather. The occurrence of severe weather events, such as rain, snow, wind, storms, hurricanes, or other natural
disasters, adversely affecting consumer traffic at our superstores could negatively impact our operating results.
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